Can You Add Saline to Existisg Implants by Injecting a Needle into Valve Through Skin?

November 13, 2011
Asked By:Mary 111

I had saline breast implants placed under the muscle on September 8, 2011. However one of my breast is significantly smaller than the other. This is a Mentor style 1600 model number 350-1655 which was filled to 305cc only. My surgeon is recommending adding more saline by locating the valve and injection through skin and muscle into the implant. Can this be done?

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November 16, 2011

Answer: Adding saline to saline implants is possible, but not through the skin....

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Answer: Adding saline to saline implants is possible, but not through the skin....

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November 15, 2011

Answer: Can You Add Saline to Existing Implants by Injecting a Needle into Valve Through Skin?

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November 15, 2011

Answer: Can You Add Saline to Existing Implants by Injecting a Needle into Valve Through Skin?

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November 14, 2011

Answer: Add Saline to existing Breast Implant?

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Answer: Add Saline to existing Breast Implant?

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November 15, 2011

Answer: The needle will cause leakage and implant failure

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Answer: The needle will cause leakage and implant failure

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